August 5, 2014

August 5th in US History


On August 5th in History
Part I


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On August 5th in 1775 - The first Spanish ship, San Carlos, enters SF Bay

On August 5th in 1812 - War of 1812: Tecumseh's Native American force ambushes Thomas Van Horne's 200 Americans at Brownstone Creek, causing them to flee and retreat.

On August 5th in 1846 - Oregon territory divided between US & Britain at 49th parallel

On August 5th in 1861 - Enlistment increases from 3 months to 2 years

On August 5th in 1861 - Naval Engagement at Fernandina, FL-USS Vincennes ends rebel blockade

On August 5th in 1861 - US Army abolishes flogging


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